Automated driving, electrically powered and environmentally friendly - the technical demands on the car are increasing with the change in traffic. In Germany's largest industrial sector, the automotive industry, automotive engineers use their know-how to develop the vehicle of the future.
As a student, you will deal with all the relevant components of vehicle technology - starting with the design of the body, through classic, hybrid and electric drives, to assistance systems for automated driving. In the state-of-the-art laboratories of the Thuringian Innovation Center for Mobility (ThIMo), a technological center and research institute renowned throughout Europe, you will apply your theoretical knowledge in practice. You will assemble engines on test benches, develop and test vehicle parts, or simulate the driving experience.
The degree program is not only practice-oriented, but also strongly focused on industrial research in the mobility sector. New technical developments and trends are quickly integrated into the teaching. The study program is closely linked with industrial partners, including many notable car manufacturers and suppliers in Germany. Among other things, you will research how vehicle emissions are reduced and cars are built lighter and more energy-efficient, or how road safety is increased through novel assistance systems and highly automated vehicles.
As a graduate of automotive engineering, you will benefit from the department's close ties to the automotive industry, establish contacts with industry partners, and get to know the employer of your choice while still a student.
